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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University Methodist NSU NCAT UALR ECU UNCG UAPB University of North Carolina at Pembroke Bowie State University| Capitol College | Fayetteville State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capitol College | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 89% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Capitol College | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $229 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 43% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Capitol College | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Fayetteville State University?
- Capitol College is 2,483% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 416.6% higher at Capitol College than Fayetteville State University ($25,830.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Capitol College ($6,355 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 35.8% lower than costs at Capitol College ($9,440 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capitol College than Fayetteville State University (90% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 42.6% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($14,332 vs. $10,050)
Capitol College vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Fayetteville State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fayetteville State University or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 153 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming Capitol College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Capitol College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Fayetteville State University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Fayetteville State University and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Capitol College is higher than Fayetteville State University (37% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $37,600 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $3,575 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($22,161 vs. $25,736)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($229 vs. $266)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/